Zodiac Yoga finds your zodiac sun sign and calculates the health ailments that may affect you and also gives the yoga asanas that are good for people of a particular sun sign. Zodiac Yoga correlates astrology and yoga asanas and gives a detailed reading on the basis of both for a better living.
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Asana Name :- Makarasana |
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English Name :- Crocodile Pose |
| 'Makara' is a Sanskrit term which
means crocodile. As the human body resembles the posture of a crocodile
in this particular asana, so it has been named as the Makarasana.
Makarasana is known to increases the body heat and it is also a very
relaxing asana just like the Shavasana. |
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Procedure |
1. Lie down flat on your stomach with your hands resting on the ground,
legs straight and breathe normally.
2. Very slowly spread out your legs in such a manner so that the heels
remain inward and the toes outward.
3. Fold your left hand and place it on the right shoulder by bringing it
from below the armpit. Do the same thing with your right hand.
4. A triangle will be formed by both the elbows; place your head on the
triangle and put your chin just in between the triangle.
5. Retain this posture for 6 seconds and then slowly regain your
original position. |
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Benefits |
1. This asana massages the abdominal muscles.
2. It is a helpful posture for those persons who are suffering from
asthma.
3. Makarasana relaxes the whole body and makes it more flexible. |
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Contradictions |
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Persons who are suffering from heart problems, obesity, gastric troubles
or even high blood pressure should not practice this asana. |
